How these Broncos and the malleable quarterback could halt the Kansas City Chiefs' reign.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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It's week six in the football calendar , following recent discussion about the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles being possible championship contenders, they both lost their unbeaten records.

Striking in those games was the amount of infractions each conceded. Philadelphia did so at crucial times so they essentially defeated themselves after leading 17-3 entering the final quarter against Denver, set to play in London this Sunday.

But it proved good to see how Denver's QB the rookie managed to have the shortfall and then direct three scoring drives on three possessions in the fourth quarter, to win the victory by four points.

The Broncos have the top defender with CB their star corner. They are number one in red zone defence, while the Eagles lead the league in red zone offence, and Denver prevailed in that contest.

They had the Eagles' number regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't necessarily sending extra defenders but they might position two LBs in the 'A' gap then drop them out and send a nickel off the edge.

At the start in the campaign, it was noted during a show how the Broncos might emerge as the current year's dark horses. They ended the previous year well and did a good job in continuing that momentum.

New tight end Evan Engram has excelled significantly and new running back JK Dobbins is a player the team trusts. He now ranks 5th league-wide for rushing yards (402) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

I love how head coach Sean Payton displays "RUSH!" prominently on his call sheet.

That shows how the Broncos are a team that wants to prioritize the run, because one can do a lot off the back of that. It slows down the pass rush while keeps you in positive situations.

It's also helped quarterback Bo Nix, who came into the league as a first-round selection in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – just behind a star QB for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert possess powerful arms to throw all over, but they don't move the mobility as Nix. He has incredible arm talent, a unique trait, and he's highly agile.

His assets include his mobility, the capacity to pass on the run, and finding varied release points to deliver throws when he rolls out of the pocket, on rollouts. He can deliver that layered pass over the middle and past defenders.

As a rookie QB, at 25, he displays a lot of poise in the pocket and isn't really fazed by extra rushers. He aims to evade a sack as much as possible and can pass in tight spots. He has sharp intelligence and is very decisive.

When you consistently rush it consumes the clock and makes the opponent to stay on the field extended periods, and when you have a mobile QB the defense must cover the area vertically and horizontally. It can be draining.

Nix has pushed back at Payton on the sideline at times and I think Payton appreciates that attitude, seeing him as a fierce rival. I think it's fun for the coach to coach a young quarterback that is kind of like play-dough. The coach can really build something up how he desires to build it. I think it's a unique opportunity for him.

Payton owns a Super Bowl and has passed Bill Parcells for career NFL wins (173 - tied 14th overall). He's seen everything. In my opinion the achievements the Broncos are having offensively is mostly due to his guidance, his play-calling, his situational awareness – and the combination with Nix aids make him what he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to help you during difficult moments and boost self-belief.

I have faith in Denver's defence, in Bo Nix's tenacity and composure. Yet are they good enough to go against a top squad at full strength? Because that was not championship-level play by the Eagles in their last game.

Currently, I don't think Denver are elite. They're performing better than most, that's a solid position to be in their division. All they need to do to continue this trajectory.

They excel at leaning into their forte, which is running the ball, and this is exactly what they should do against the New York Jets in London. It's going to be a Dobbins-focused game, essentially.

The Jets have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (sixth worst), five rushing touchdowns so far (10th worst), and they're the sole squad yet to win any game.

Ever since the league began tracking takeaways in 1933, the Jets are also the first team to be without any turnovers in five outings, which is kind of shocking considering that their new coach Aaron Glenn defensive co-ordinator with another team.

After this Sunday's game, Denver have a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, the Cowboys, Houston Texans and the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City hold a losing record while Denver are even with the Chargers on 3-2 so they could make a run for the top of the division.

This hinges upon what version of the Chiefs they meet since Denver {beat|def